Heart Animation: Coronary Angiography (Cardiac Catheterization)

Visit http://cardiology.healthanimations.com for FREE videos, illustrations and patient handouts for healthcare providers. This 3D heart animation shows a coronary angiography (cardiac catheterization) procedure. It begins by showing the buildup of plaque in an artery wall of the heart, slowing the flow of blood and shows the heart valves pumping. Afterwards, the patient lies on a testing table while contrast dye is injected into the arteries of the heart, showing the location of the blockage. ANCE00182
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[meronye]

Had this procedure done yesterday. Surprisingly the actual procedure was painless and i didn't feel any thing during the procedure. with in 10 minutes it was over. The preparation though took 4 hours. After the procedure i had to spend the night at the hospital though i was feeling fine enough to go home the same night but they wanted to monitor my heart. I was happy to hear my heart is in great shape and there is no blockage what so ever. Good luck everyone.

[nucleusanimation]

@meronye EXCELLENT news! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience!

[rickbar123]

i been on the table 3 times

DONT SMOKE

[omonaija4life]

this is very interesting, which is why i love this field. i'm proud to be in the medical profession

[rickbar123]

@HALILYILMAZ2010 40, that was the last smoke I ever had. I got pissed off at the boss a few times and had to be re-stented once.

[HALILYILMAZ2010]

@dogcat1953 they put a stent

[HALILYILMAZ2010]

@rickbar123 first time how old were you there

[shabpaki]

really educated video

[tplothe1]

@dogcat1953 depending on what kind of blockage is discovered- some times a balloon angioplasty is performed or a stent is placed while performing angiography. Severe blockage requires a bypass surgery.

[dogcat1953]

so what takes place next if they find a blockage



[imagrahari]

wonderful, my father has been admitted and doc told me about angiography, i failed to understand anything, but after looking at this video, i was like i know everything.

I hope things go well.....:-)